Bears safety Eddie Jackson celebrates an interception from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford as he runs towards the end zone during the second half of the Lions' 23-16 loss to the Bears on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Ford Field. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay tries to hold on to the ball as he's covered by Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller, right, and linebacker Danny Trevathan during the second half of the Lions' 23-16 loss to the Bears on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Ford Field. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepts the ball from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the end zone during the second half of the Lions' 23-16 loss to the Bears on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Ford Field. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

Lions defensive back Tracy Walker celebrates a tackle against Bears during the second half of the Lions' 23-16 loss to the Bears on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Ford Field. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

Lions running back LeGarrette Blount is tackled by Bears defenders during the second half of the Lions' 23-16 loss to the Bears on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Ford Field. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia on the sidelines during second half action against the Chicago Bears during first half actionThursday, November 22, 2018 at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

That’s the Los Angeles Rams, an offensive juggernaut that beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 54-51, on Monday night. The Rams have many offensive weapons and rank third in NFL scoring with a 35.4-point average. They also have one of the NFL’s best defensive players in Aaron Donald.

The Lions' defense played well Thursday, holding Chase Daniel and the Bears to 264 offensive yards and 16 points on offense. But the Bears aren't the Rams, who are 10-1 and are on a bye this week.

“I understand we didn’t get the W,” Jean Francois said. “But you’ve got to remember, you’ve got to be excited to be happy to see this Thanksgiving, plus you’ve got to be excited next week to play the L.A. Rams, which is probably the most high-powered offense in the NFL.

“And they’re coming to our house. So if you’re walking around that building with your head down, I don’t know why. You’re playing one of the most exciting offenses that’s going to come in here.”

Jean Francois spoke with an almost giddy excitement about the Rams, maybe something like what a shark hunter might sound like before he takes on a great white.

“You should always want a challenge,” he said. “That challenge should make you excited. That challenge should send chills down your spine when you’re playing a guy like Todd Gurley, playing this quarterback, name how many multiple weapons they have on the defense.

“I know our offense has to be excited to play against Aaron Donald, play against Ndamukong Suh, a guy that used to be here, (Michael) Brockers.”

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